Effect

Generations II and III

The next move made by the user of this move against the target will not miss, even if the target uses a move with a semi-invulnerable turn like Fly. If the target switches out, the effect of Lock-On wears off.

In the anime

The Braille pattern on Regirock's face glows red, and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it hits it, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Regirock uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move.

The Braille pattern on Registeel's face glows red and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it reaches the opponent, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Registeel uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move.